4M at MMLive 2008

4M will have a stand at this micro manufacturing event which showcases technology for the production of quality micro parts. 4M will be on stand A7 in the exhibition - come and visit us and find out about the new 4M Association.

Seminar Programme
Micro Manufacturing Technology Spectrum Seminars - October 21st ONLY

This full day of world renowned experts and speakers is designed to run parallel with the co-located Micro Manufacturing Exhibition. Chaired by Professor Duc Pham, MEC, Cardiff these sessions with cover the full spectrum of Micro technologies.

10.15 – 10.30: Opening Address: Duc Pham & Stefan Dimov, MEC, Cardiff, UK
10.30 – 11.00: Micro Moulding: The State of the Industry : Donna Bibber, CEO, Micro Engineering Solutions,Charlton City, MA, USA
11.00 – 11.30: Micro Moulding: Getting the Most Out of Today's Technologies : Peter Manser, Centre for MNM, Bradford, UK
11.30 – 12.00: Micro EDM: Multi-Dimensional Micro-EDM Technologies : Jonathan Montgomery, SmalTec International, Lisle, IL, USA
12.00 – 12.30: Micro Milling: The Secrets for Success in Micro Machining : Arthur Turner, MD, Deckel Grinders, St Helens, UK

12.30 – 14.00: Lunch Break

14.00 – 14.30: Validation of Micro Injection Moulding : Wally Cruz, President, Wallyco, Loiza, Puerto Rico
14.30 – 15.00: Metrology Matters in Micro Manufacturing : Paul Newbott, CMMNT, Loughborough, UK
15.00 – 15.30: Assembly Issues in Micro Manufacturing : Svetan Ratchev, Precision Manufacturing Group, Nottingham, uk

Technology for the Jewellery Industry - 22nd October ONLY

Taking place on October 22nd, The Technology for Jewellery Seminar Day is a full programme of presentations designed to showcase how groundbreaking Rapid Product Development and Micro Manufacturing technologies can be utilised in the Jewellery and High Value goods sector.

Like all businesses, the Jewellery sector is very competitive, so keeping abreast with new technology is vital. This programme will take designers through the full design-to-market cycle, from effective use of CAD (computer aided design), to prototyping models, casting, micro cutting, milling and welding. The seminars will even demonstrate how to scan life-sized objects in order to capture its geometry in a design.

10.30 – 10.50: Opening Session & Chairmans Welcome: Peter Taylor, Director of Technology & Training, The Goldsmiths Company, UK
10.50 – 11.20: RP&RM Technology for the Jeweller, A Basic Introduction: Frank Cooper, Technical Manager, JIIC, UK
11.20 – 11.50: Designing for Rapid Manufacturing and Other Emerging Technologies: Gay Penfold, Manager, JIIC, UK
11.50 – 12.10: The Impact of Technology on the Jewellery Industry: Fei Liu, Founder and Head of Design, Pheonix Designs, UK

12.10 – 13.00: Lunch Break

13.00 – 13.20: The Digital Highway - What RP&M Means for the Jewellery Industry: Martin Forth, Managing Director, Envisiontec, UK
13.20 – 13.40: Rapid Prototyping: Horses for Courses: Martin Stephens, Managing Director, Unimatic Engineers, UK
13.40 – 14.00: The Opportunities of Producing Unique Jewellery by DMLS: Stuart Jackson, Country Manager, EOS (UK) Ltd, UK
14.00 – 14.20: CADCAM and RP in the Jewellery Industry - David Stokes, ArtCAM JewelSmith Product Manager, Delcam PLC
14.20 – 14.40: Title TBA - Peter Kettle, Product Manager, Roland DG, UK
14.40 – 15.00: TBA

For more information visit www.micro-show.com